Etfa Khurshid
Research Assistant

Etfa Khurshid
Professional Experience
Etfa Khurshid Mirza works as a Researcher at Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS). She is a graduate of National Defence University, Islamabad, from the Strategic Studies department. Her area of specialization is nuclear and strategic affairs.
Publications

Youm-e-Fizaya: Recalling a Day of Victory & Preparing for the Future
Every year, September 7 marks Air Force Day, commemorating the bravery of those who sacrificed their lives; and those who fought tooth and nail in

Indian Military Modernisation: Response Options for Pakistan Air Force
As a result of developments in advanced technology, rigorous training and the role of leadership at the operational level of war, airpower has now reached

The Ghost of Afghanistan Past: A Challenge for the Biden Administration
Following signing of a peace agreement between the US government and Afghan Taliban on February 29, 2020, which established a timetable for withdrawal of US

The Role of Nuclear Deterrence in a Changing Security Environment
In world politics, a new era has begun due to global power shifts. This, at least, is the presumption that has emerged in the United

The importance of Nuclear Security Culture
As demand for nuclear energy increase, many states are developing long-term plans for production and consumption. But as research and development expands, for example of

The Lasting Relevance of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Case of Syria
A history of conventions, agreements, and treaties runs throughout human civilisation. The 19th and 20th Centuries witnessed a rise in such conventions, thereby paving the